Wind Hub Technician -TX 12 (Lubbock, TX)

GE Vernova; Texas; Hybrid; EUR 79,494,893 - 105,893,462; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Wind Technician to maintain turbine operations and safety at wind sites, performing maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs while coordinating with site leadership to meet contract requirements.

The role requires hands-on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills, with tower climbing, rotating shifts, and on-call duties as needed. Travel within hub and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ year experience as Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic or completed Wind Certificate Program/Associates Degree in Energy, or 2 years electrical work experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Able to handle repetitive weight up to 50 lbs and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
• Meet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300 lbs including required gear.

Responsibilities

• Work with site & hub leadership to execute contractual obligations and daily activities on turbine equipment.
• Perform maintenance, repair, or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on turbines.
• Assist site operations with safety and compliance under supervision.
• Document all work using service reporting procedures.

Skills

Wind Technician experience

Electrical work

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Wind Certificate Program/Associates Degree in Energy

Tools

Crane operation

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Wind Technician position requires local travel within the hub. The Wind Technician is a critical and active role to maintain optimal function and output at the wind site by working daily on turbine operations, safety, quality control and warranty repair(s). The Wind Technician partners and communicates with the Site Lead and Manager to execute on contract requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with GE excellence!

Essential Responsibilities

As the Wind Technician you will:

• Work with site & hub leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth on a daily basis, which include any portion of the electrical and mechanical equipment used in the GE wind turbine generator;
• Perform maintenance, repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions;
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch & variable speed turbines;
• Help in all areas of site operations as directed by manager with minimal supervision; observing all safety requirements;
• Perform some diagnostic electrical analysis;
• Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures and;
• Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, and

• 1+ year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic, or completed Wind Certificate Program/Associates Degree in Energy, or 2 years of electrical work experience, including:
  • Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment;
  • Basic computer skills;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license;
• Handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs. and climb towers up to 300 feet daily;
• Meet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300lbs including required gear;
• Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities;
• Effectively prioritize work according to contract obligations;
• Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision;
• Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules, and on-call per site needs;
• Occasional overnights may be required per hub needs.

Desired Characteristics

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical, Electrical, or Electronics field from an accredited college or university;
• Technical Certification in Wind Energy or Electrical / Electronic field;
• Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the Wind Farm;
• Wind turbine experience;
• Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience;
• Experience using hydraulic power tools;
• Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.

This is not a remote position. The work location for this position includes all wind sites within Hub TX 12. You are expected to work at all sites within this Hub and report to work at any site within this Hub as assigned by your manager.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $31.68- $42.20.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; access to the Employee Assistance Program; retirement benefits with the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants; tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also receive two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro‑rated based on start date).

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs. GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes